Can these rose hedges be pruned to spur new growth??

I have six Freedom rose hedges just planted as bare root specimens at least three weeks ago. The roots were still alive when planted and the hole was dug deep enough and the crowns left at soil line as directed, etc etc. At the same time, I planted a dogwood tree and it how has new tiny leaves coming out at the top. The roses have shown no growth and I tested and was able to snap the branches in half easily and they are dried in the inside. I know that does not mean the bush itself is dead. If the roots indeed are still alive and I removed the dead stuff, do you think new growth could happen?? Should I just cut down until I see green inside?? I am not ready to give up. I have been caring for them well and they are in a nice sunny spot. I am not a rose person (even though my name really is Rose!), but they said these were "easy to grow." Any ideas??

Can these rose hedges be pruned to spur new growth??
Leave them alone, make sure they get plenty of sun and water. Don't fertilize them until you do see new growth, and even then take it easy on the fertilizer - you don't want to burn them out before they get started. Above all, be patient. They will probably need at least a year before their roots are really established, and you won't see much topgrowth until then. Don't think of pruning anytime soon. In fact, I'd wait until they are overgrown before giving them a good pruning.
Reply:It can take quite a long time for bare-root roses to wake up and start growing, and it is possible that yours will come back. Make sure you water them regularly. If nothing happens in 6 weeks or so then they are probably dead. You should prune back any completely dead wood.
Reply:they are dead


take them back for replacement